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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.34, 28.03 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.34, 28.03 and 16.24 is: 22.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.34 : 28.03 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.34/28.03 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.34x = 28.03 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.34x = 455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.21/20.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.38

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